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Camphill Primary School, Ballymena
Little Stars/Big Stars APRIL booking OPENS on Monday 23rd March and closes at 10am on Friday 27th March. | Our School Online Uniform Shop is open this week for any uniform purchases - orders will be delivered into school Wk.bg. 27th April.  | * Reminder * We are taking part in Sustrans 'Big Walk & Wheel' this week - see information in NEWS below (13th March) | Our EASTER DUCK RACE...... is taking place during the school day this Thursday 26th March. Last day to enter/buy a duck is this WEDNESDAY.  | School Closes at 12noon this Friday for the EASTER HOLIDAYS - There will be Breakfast Club and Breaktime Snacks on sale as normal. At 12 noon there will be a school bus.  Pupils should wear School Uniform as normal.  School will re-open for pupils on TUESDAY 14th April due to a Staff Training day on Monday 13th April.  | P2 - Information regarding the P2 Trip to Belfast Zoo is out via Parentmail. | P6 parents - SEAG Practice materials payment is open via Parentmail. | P7 parents - your child's last residential trip payment is now due (by this Friday 27th March) Thank you. | School Holidays 2026 - 2027 are now available under 'PARENTS' area of the website...... School starts for pupils on Thursday 27th August 2026.
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Staff Development...

6th Feb 2026

At Camphill, we believe that great teaching starts with great learning — not just for our pupils, but for our staff too! This week has been a fantastic example of how our staff team continues to grow, reflect, and strengthen their practice.

🧠 Learning About Brains and How Children Learn

On Thursday 5th February our P1 & P2 staff, along with Mrs Greer, SENCo, and Mrs McMaster, took part in professional learning focused on how the brain develops and how young children learn best. The session explored early cognitive development, the importance of relationships, and practical strategies to support children in the classroom. It was an inspiring opportunity to deepen our understanding and make sure our teaching approaches align with what science tells us about learning.

💙 Autism Training

On Friday 6th February, our whole staff team engaged in Autism training. This session helped us build on our understanding of how to support autistic learners in a way that respects their strengths, meets their needs, and creates a more inclusive classroom environment for everyone. The training sparked great discussion, reflection, and lots of new ideas to take back into our daily practice.


At Camphill, we’re committed to continuous improvement — because when our staff learn, our children benefit. We’re proud to be a school where curiosity, collaboration, and professional growth are at the heart of everything we do.